Paneer, Chickpea & Cauliflower Tikka Tray Bake

35m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.
  2. 2Chop up your cauliflower into florets, smaller than mentioned in the video.
  3. 3Add the cauliflower to a baking dish along with diced red onion, cubed paneer, and chickpeas.
  4. 4Add a drizzle of vegetable oil, minced ginger & garlic, chilli flakes, tikka paste, coconut milk, and chopped tomatoes.
  5. 5Cover with foil and pop it into the oven for 15-20 minutes.
  6. 6Remove from the oven, give everything a mix, and add a little more coconut milk or a splash of water if needed.
  7. 7Remove the foil and pop back into the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cauliflower is cooked and soft.
  8. 8Remove from the oven and stir through your cooked microwavable rice.
  9. 9Serve with yogurt, mango chutney (optional), and some dried parsley.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 head cauliflower
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 block paneer
  • 1 tsp minced ginger & garlic
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 -3tbsp tikka paste
  • 300 ml-400ml coconut milk
  • 200 g chickpeas
  • 200 g chopped tomatoes
  • 1 packet microwavable rice
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mango chutney
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • drizzle vegetable oil

Equipment

baking dishfoil

Tips

  • Chop cauliflower into smaller pieces for quicker cooking time.
  • Save any coconut milk for reheating to keep it saucy.
  • If freezing, keep rice and yogurt separate and re-add after defrosting and reheating.